Prayer – Page 3 – Rising with the Son

Pray for Others Always

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. (1 Samuel 12:23 NIV) Did you ever make it a habit to pray for others to the point that you felt remorse when you failed to pray for them? I believe that this isContinue reading “Pray for Others Always”

Caring About the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others

When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom. (Job 1:5 NIV) I like whatContinue reading “Caring About the Spiritual Wellbeing of Others”

Be Careful What You Ask For

Then she made a vow: Oh, God-of-the-Angel-Armies, if you’ll take a good, hard look at my pain, if you’ll quit neglecting me and go into action for me by giving me a son, I’ll give him completely, unreservedly to you. I’ll set him apart for a life of holy discipline. (1 Samuel 1:11 MSG) IContinue reading “Be Careful What You Ask For”

Rides with Jesus

By Marlene Tavares “This, then, is how you should pray.” (Matthew 6:9 NIV) Some years ago, my best friend Farah and I went to the movies for our monthly get together and watched War Room, which is a movie about finding power in prayer. In the film, an elderly lady shares with a new friendContinue reading “Rides with Jesus”

In Jesus’ Name

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13 NIV) Jesus’ name is so powerful. The Bible tells us: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must beContinue reading “In Jesus’ Name”

Praying According to His Will

He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10 NLT) Nothing else is known about Jabez, exceptContinue reading “Praying According to His Will”

The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. (Proverbs 22:6 NLT) While this is only a proverb, it does carry a very important truth. Even psychologists will tell you that the early years of a child’s life are crucial to their development. Therefore, it’s at thisContinue reading “The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child”

Don’t Worry

“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life.” (Matthew 6:25 NLT) Research has shown that unnecessary anxiety is the cause of many illnesses. However, Christians have also proven that the time taken to read and meditate on God’s Word and pray has helped to reduce stress and therefore, the unnecessary tripsContinue reading “Don’t Worry”

My Hiding Place

You are my hiding place. (Psalm 32:7 NIV) Who or what is your hiding place? The person or place you run to when you need to get away from it all? While I’m constantly discovering new, quiet places to run to I always know Who my hiding place is. Jesus, the One who is alwaysContinue reading “My Hiding Place”

He Understands

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.(Hebrews 4:15-16Continue reading “He Understands”